Faces to be free of skip, collapse, want or wane at thickness specified by the buyer.

Individual shooks to be minimum 300 mm length. Shooks of less than 900 mm shall not comprise more than 25% of the length.

Finger-jointed product lengths to be specified.

Finger-jointed product lengths sold undressed and ready for dressing and laminating must have the target thickness specified by the buyer and be free of skip, collapse, want or wane once dressed to this thickness.

Structural finger jointing is to be undertaken in accordance with AS/NZS 1491.

Wood shall be in the range of 6-18% moisture. At the time of layup for hardwoods it is desirable that moisture is between 8-10% and for softwoods between 10-14%.

Collapse, skip, want or wane shall not be present in the dressed, dry sized timber to be laminated.

Timber is to be dressed to the specified thickness immediately prior to laminating to ensure a good glue bond. The vendor must ensure the timber will have a skip-free surface when it is dressed to the specified thickness for laminating.

At least 95% of the consignment of graded timber shall meet the grade specifications above upon despatch.

Structural timber shall be dry to 18% moisture or below.

For tallying volumes call dimensions shall be used.

Call sizes (mm)

25

40

50

75

100

125

150

200

225

250

300

Actual dressed dry size (mm)

19

35

45

70

90

115

140

180

205

230

280

Once despatched the seller shall not be responsible for any subsequent deterioration of condition of the timber or defects arising from further processing.

Disclaimer: While every
effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided on
this site, Farm Forestry Timbers Society do not accept liability for any
consequences arising from reliance on the information published. If
readers have any doubts about acting on any articles they should seek
confirming, professional advice.

Member profile - MacDirectMay, 2018
For the last 25 years I have been developing the local market for Lusitanica and Macrocarpa timber. Our sawmill sources trees from predominantly plantations. Coming from Dairying then owning a…

Determinations, specialty timbers and the building codeJuly, 2017
What do you know about "Determinations"? Well... Determinations are best described as judgements made by MBIE where disputes arise between the Building Consent Authority (BCA) and those undertaking building work. BCA's must…

Totara and the Building codeJune, 2016
Potential markets for farm-totara timber would be significantly improved by complying with New Zealand’s performance-based Building Code. A range of products and applications hold the promise of market demand but…

Fire Ratings and timberNovember, 2014
Amendments to the fire protection provisions of the New Zealand Building Code has received publicity around the effects these changes will have in reducing opportunities to use timber in buildings.…

Prosperity from Forestry and Wood ProductsNovember, 2013
The forest and wood products industry has the ability to deliver renewable and resilient growth. There are a number of areas where government can, and should, have an interest in…

Vital investment tool developed for wood processorsJune, 2013
A major study report released by the Wood Council highlights the need for by-products from established industries like sawmilling if New Zealand is to develop profitable businesses based on emerging…

Australian Government Illegal Logging Prohibition ActNovember, 2012
Illegal logging has significant environmental, economic and social costs. Legislation designed to promote the trade in legally logged timber and timber products is now law in Australia. If you are…

Farm Forestry TimbersJuly, 2012
The NZ Farm Forestry Association has set up a national industry body representing the interests of local specialty timber producers and those with an interest in specialty timbers. A web…